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Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Eastern European
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A hearty and comforting casserole that combines all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the fuss of rolling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage, then half of the meat sauce, and half of the rice. Repeat the layers.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg